Rabbit Punch

📝 Special Statement

The game you're referring to is the classic 1987 arcade game Rabbit Punch (also known by its original Japanese title, Rabio Lepus).

Despite the title sounding like a fighting game, it is actually a frantic, two-player side-scrolling shoot 'em up!

Game Overview

• Genre: Side-Scrolling Shoot 'em Up (or Shmup)
• Characters: You control one or two rabbit-shaped robots (Rabio and Lepus in the Japanese version) who can fly using a rocket launcher on their back.
• Objective: Rescue the royal family of "Bunnyland" who have been kidnapped by monsters/aliens. This involves progressing through several levels and defeating a boss at the end of each.

The "Punch" Mechanic

The game is famous for its unique defense and offense system:

• Shooting: You have a regular projectile gun.
• The Punch: Crucially, your rabbit robot also has a powerful melee punch attack for up-close combat. This is usually more powerful than your regular shots, adding a unique, aggressive element to the shmup genre.
• Other Weapons: You can also collect power-ups for limited homing missiles.

It's an "addictive arcade game for up to two players" where cooperation and quick reflexes are key to navigating the chaotic alien onslaught.